Enough already....

Just when we think that the finish line is getting closer, we add another project to our already long list. This time it was refinishing the "bar"

But before I get to that....I promised a few menu teasers last time.

Beet Caviar – Roasted Red and Golden Beets, hardboiled eggs, feta cheese, and avocado crème served with a selection of blini

Crabcake Salad – our signature cakes served atop a fresh green salad with champagne vinaigrette

Bacon Seared Scallops – Scallops seared in bacon, drizzled with Balsamic-Guinness Glaze, and garnished with candied bacon

And for the wine drinkers:

Hahn GSM (Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre)

Let's not forget the beer drinkers:

Lagunitas Whiskey Tangy Foxtrott


Back to our progress report...

As I mentioned earlier, we decided that the "bar" just didn't look right with the blue-green tiles. It got a facelift using the same tiles that we used on the tables.

Here's a time-lapse of the progression...

After grinding the exisiting tiles and stripping the plastic trim, it was time to start putting down some tiles.

The foot rest area is complete. It only took about 4 hours to complete this section. Lots of cutting and leveling the tiles. They say you can't build a good house without a solid foundation. The same goes for a good bar :)

Sunday morning starts with the facing of the bar. This progressed much better than the foot rest. It's amazing how easy it is to install tile if you can't have to cut anything ;-)

Almost there....just a few more tiles to go...

And the finished product! But don't forget to notice the walls behind the bar. It's a very cool cloth "wallpaper" design that was done by Lisa and my mom. The pictures don't even do it justice. It's beautiful!!!

Another long weekend and we're all exhausted. Time for some food and a brief moment of relaxation. Tomorrow will be another long day.

Until then....cheers!